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Marine Biology, B.S.

UWF is one of only a few institutions in the U.S. offering a B.S. in Marine Biology. You will become immersed in the environment you are studying on our campus with 300 acres of marshes and wetlands and 150 acres on the Gulf of Mexico. Our program prepares you for a career in environmental regulation, conservation, fisheries, aquaculture and more.

Why Study Marine Biology at UWF?
Our Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology is one of only three marine biology programs in the state of Florida. Wetlands and estuarine marshes off the Pensacola campus, as well as the Gulf Islands Research and Education Center (GIREC) in Santa Rosa campus and the Gulf of Mexico, provide living specimens for study.

The Pensacola campus includes 300 acres of estuarine marshes and wetlands with an additional 150 acres located on Santa Rosa Island on the Gulf of Mexico containing beach dune, salt marsh, tidal flat and sea grass ecosystems.

Campus Information

Pensacola

Intakes

Jan
June
Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

At the University of West Florida, we believe in the power of higher education to drive change. We see that impact on campus, in our region, across the state and around the world.

Our students confront challenges head-on, working collaboratively to solve them. Our faculty give them the tools to navigate choppy waters and the courage to seek new horizons.

Based in Pensacola, we have additional locations in the region and an ever-growing global online presence. We've awarded more than 100,000 degrees from 110+ undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.

Our alumni network is more than 90,000 Argos strong. We lead the Gulf South Conference in all-time championships and all-sports trophies. We're a major driver of economic impact in Northwest Florida and beyond, generating approximately $1 billion in total annual sales across the Florida economy.

UWF is more than a university. It’s a symbol of success, commitment to lifelong learning and boundless potential.

The University of West Florida offers a comprehensive benefit package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits for state employees (including eligible OPS employees), retirees and their eligible dependents.

The University of West Florida offers State of Florida Group Health Insurance coverage as an optional benefit for all qualified OPS Staff employees. OPS Employees who meet the measuring guidelines will be notified by People First to elect coverage.

Employees of the University of West Florida have access to a variety of retirement planning resources. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment.

The University of West Florida offers other additional perks such as Awards, Educational Opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, Financial Planning, Holidays, access to recreational and wellness activities, and much more.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Receipt of SAT or ACT Scores Must meet test score admissions requirements as referenced in UWF Regulation 3.042 and UWF Regulation 3.032.

For students with fewer than 60+ credit hours, proof of English proficiency is met by ACT or SAT test score admissions requirements as referenced in UWF Regulation 3.042.

For students with 60+ credit hours, proof of English proficiency is met by at least one of the following options:

At a U.S. college, completed at least 3.0 credit hours with a letter grade of C or higher in English Composition (ENC 1101);

English Proficiency exam qualifying scores, Table A;

Qualifying English and Reading scores from select standardized tests, Table B. Both section subscores must be met; or

Successfully completed IEP program with recommendation from IEP administrator.

Table A. English Proficiency Exam Required Scores

Test Score

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 71
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) B2
Duolingo English Test (DET) 95
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 50
Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA) 170
Oxford Online Placement Test B2
Table B. Reading and English Scores
Test Reading English
PERT 106+ 103+
Accuplacer, The College Board: Standard Score (through Jan. 2020) 83+ 83+
Next-Generation Accuplacer, The College Board (since Sept. 2019) 245 QAS = 242
SAT Reading and Writing 490
ACT 19

University of West Florida

Pensacola , Florida ,United States